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Provides a great overview on how to plan and organize a plant field guide created by students. It addresses the 5E model of science learning and provides a rubric that can be used with the p... See More

Provides a great overview on how to plan and organize a plant field guide created by students. It addresses the 5E model of science learning and provides a rubric that can be used with the plant guide. Great for use with classes when engaging with the outdoors.

Nice literacy connection!

Students worked with teachers to design a field guide to the plants located in their school gardens (including identifying invasive species). The authors present the lesson as a guided inqui... See More

Students worked with teachers to design a field guide to the plants located in their school gardens (including identifying invasive species). The authors present the lesson as a guided inquiry activity, where students are encouraged to suggest information and formatting for their guides. They do a good job of providing directions for others who would like to integrate a project like this and resources for assistance and support. This activity could be done for any grade level from intermediate on up and in a modified form for younger students.